Welcome to OpenSocial.org, the main site for all information about OpenSocial. Going forward, this site will evolve to include more documentation and information; today, if you are looking for developer documentation, please look here.

Specification

OpenSocial defines a common API for social applications across multiple websites. Built from standard JavaScript and HTML, developers can create apps with OpenSocial that access a social network's friends and update feeds. By using a common API, developers can extend the reach of their applications more quickly, yielding more functionality for users. For more details about the API, review the Technical Resources.

Foundation

Additionally, this site intends to be the home for the OpenSocial Foundation, a non-profit entity jointly proposed by Yahoo!, MySpace, and Google. The goal of the OpenSocial Foundation is to ensure the sustainable and open development of the OpenSocial initiative and related intellectual property. To read more about the proposed foundation, and to get involved, please review the Foundation Proposal.